DEAR MISS MANNERS: I was dealing with someone who was complaining about a political situation, which he said made him feel very sad and scared. I replied, sincerely, that I was sorry he felt so bad ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: I was at a convenience store, with my arms full of groceries. There were three tall young men standing near the register in a group, and I asked if they were in line. They said yes ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: One evening, quite late at night, I received a long, impassioned text from a stranger by mistake. Miss Manners: The boomerang birthday gift hurt my feelings Miss Manners: That baby ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: I’m an adult with physical and emotional disabilities, and I live with my caregiver. I have an older friend who is a very sweet person with good intentions, but I feel like she ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: I attended a play at a theater that had just one single-stall ladies’ room. When I was finished using the facilities, I opened the door and faced a woman standing squarely in my way ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: I’m an adult with physical and emotional disabilities, and I live with my caregiver. I have an older friend who is a very sweet person with good intentions, but I feel like she ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: I live in a great neighborhood with wonderful neighbors. A few of the ladies in my cul-de-sac have become close: looking out for each other, picking up delivered packages if they’re ...

Miss Manners: She posted online that I stole her socks. Should I post a denial? Miss Manners: She was blatantly using the tablecloth as a napkin Miss Manners: If it’s one person with a laptop, can I ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: Are the rules for attending operatic concerts relaxed when the venue is a public place, such as a park? Today at the local opera’s annual concert, I gritted my teeth and said ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: My first grandchild will be arriving within a month. I am planning to send out the same birth announcement card that the baby’s parents are sending; mine will go to extended family ...